Although Zhou Qiongyue's sleepiness condition did not improve, it did not worsen either.
Yuan Chaokang and others can finally focus on other things without any worries. Since Yuan Chaokang has cleaned up enough messes for the emperor, he is about to have the opportunity to enter the officialdom, and once he enters the officialdom, he will reach a height that others can hardly reach.
At this time, Yuan Chaokang was chatting and playing chess with Emperor Li Chengyan in the imperial study. Yuan Chaokang was originally in a quite relaxed state, but suddenly he heard the emperor say, "My dear, are you willing to help me teach my son?"
Yuan Chaokang's grip on the chess piece tightened instantly. Was it not enough for him to clean up the mess for the emperor? He also had to help the emperor's son clean up the mess.
But Yuan Chaokang only tightened his grip on the chess piece for a moment before smiling calmly, "Your Majesty, please stop joking with me. Please ask Your Majesty about my reputation outside. If you let me teach the prince, the censors outside will probably run over and kill themselves."
The emperor waved his hand, unconcerned, "That's because they don't know how to count."
The emperor really wants Yuan Chaokang to help him teach his son. He has known Yuan Chaokang's abilities since he was a child.
Ability is only one of the reasons. The emperor is even more satisfied with Yuan Chaokang's character of not being greedy for power and wealth.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your esteem for me, but I'm really not cut out for it."
Yuan Chaokang only wanted to become a favored minister of the emperor, pave the way for his son, and find a place to open an academy in the future. He really didn't want to get involved in the royal family's affairs.
Since the emperor has set his sights on Yuan Chaokang, he will not let him shirk his responsibility. "My dear, don't be so modest. I really think highly of you. Just help me this time. I owe you a favor.
I was really busy in my previous reign and didn't have time to teach him myself. Since you're helping your eldest brother take care of the children, why don't you help me teach them too?
Until this time, Yuan Chaokang still thought that the emperor wanted him to go to Wenhua Palace to be a prince and teach Yu, and he didn't dare to think of anything else.
After all, he, the number one playboy in Yuan'an, is sitting firmly in the seat.
Since he couldn't refuse, Yuan Chaokang accepted it. "The emperor has said so. If I refuse again, I will be ungrateful."
Yuan Chaokang knelt down respectfully and bowed deeply, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"
The emperor quickly helped Yuan Chaokang up. He also deliberately blurred the line, "Then I'll trouble you to take care of me from now on."
"If the emperor values me, I will never die too late!"
At this time, Yuan Chaokang was still thinking that when he arrived at Wenhua Palace, he would only be responsible for teaching, and would leave after the class. He was determined not to get involved in the affairs between the princes.
Yuan Chaokang had a good idea, but this time the shrewd Yuan Chaokang miscalculated.
After Yuan Chaokang returned home with a bunch of rewards given by the emperor, the imperial edict from the palace arrived.
The imperial edict used a lot of words to praise Yuan Chaokang, with only one key point: "Appoint Yuan Chaokang as the Prince's Tutor."
It was the first time that Yuan Chaokang was so confused when he received the imperial edict. Being the Prince's Tutor was a big trouble. It was equivalent to the Emperor taking sides for him, and he was a first-rank official.
Yuan Chaokang could guess without even thinking what would happen in the court tomorrow morning. This position was a very popular one!
In fact, even without the morning court tomorrow, the entire Yuan'an was in an uproar today. The Emperor had actually given the position of Crown Prince's Tutor to Yuan'an's most dissolute dandy.
Most people suspected that the emperor was dissatisfied with the crown prince and wanted to replace him.
Meanwhile, Crown Prince Li Qi Ze was also in the Empress's palace, seeking her advice. The Crown Prince was the Emperor and Empress's legitimate son, the third in line, already twelve years old, with two older, illegitimate brothers.
The Crown Prince's face was filled with anxiety, and the expression on his face was truly clear. "Mother, what does Father mean by this? Is he dissatisfied with me?"
The Queen looked at her son, who was so innocent, and she almost fainted. "No matter what your father meant, I have a lot of opinions about you."
"Mother!" The prince's tone was a little exasperated.
The Queen placed the teacup heavily on the table and said, "Why are you yelling? I'm not deaf. Don't worry! Follow your tutor and learn well from now on, or I'll skin you alive."
The prince was not afraid of his mother's anger. Instead, he chuckled and asked, "Are you saying that the Grand Tutor has real abilities?"
The queen glared at her son who was grinning, but still patiently explained:
"You are still too young. You haven't heard of the greatness of the old Prince Fu'an and the old Princess Fu'an. They were two extremely intelligent people.
How could their son be a playboy? Even if he was a playboy, he would be the best playboy in Yuan'an, right?
Since Prince Yi has become the most dissolute playboy in Yuan'an, have you ever heard of him committing any serious crimes? He just drinks, drinks, hunts and enjoys the fun.
This person would not be a fool. Moreover, look at the attitude of the current Prince Fu'an towards Prince Yi. He is very respectful!
Prince Yi has considerable influence behind him, so you must not neglect your tutor."
The prince wasn't really stupid, he just acted a bit foolish in front of the queen. "Hearing what your mother said, I can't wait to meet this tutor."
The queen heard that her son had understood and stopped nagging. She only said, "Just keep it in mind."
The prince smiled and promised, "Don't worry, mother. I will keep your instructions in mind."
On the second day, Yuan Chaokang also went to the morning court for the first time. After all, he was a first-rank official! Although he didn't know if he could pass the test, he still had to go to the morning court.
It was just that when everyone was arguing, Yuan Chaokang was watching with great interest. However, everyone was mainly trying to persuade the emperor to retract his order, and they didn't take Yuan Chaokang, the playboy, seriously at all.
Yuan Chaokang was also happy to have some peace and quiet. Everyone argued with the emperor for a long time. During the argument, there was even an imperial censor who hit his head against a pillar, but the emperor still did not change his mind.
Yuan Chaokang has secured his position as the Prince's Tutor and will be on duty tomorrow.
The emperor's sudden action disrupted many of Yuan Chaokang's plans, but since this opportunity had come, Yuan Chaokang would not give it up.
Yuan Chaokang thought that if he could teach the prince, it would be more convincing for him to resign and open an academy!
The risks and rewards involved are huge!
When Zhou Qiongyue learned about this matter, it was already after the morning court session. Zhou Qiongyue just felt that the current emperor was quite courageous.
To let a playboy be a tutor is not something most people would dare to think about, let alone do it.
As for the rest, Zhou Qiongyue didn't say much.
Zhou Qiongyue firmly believed that her youngest son could handle these things outside by himself. What's more, she was old and didn't even have much time to be awake, so she shouldn't give orders rashly.
Zhou Qiongyue also has a clear understanding of herself. When she gets old, she will just be a mascot.
When Yuan Chaochang received Yuan An's news, his eyes turned red with envy. He had worked so hard outside for so many years and finally managed to get a fourth-rank official.
His second brother helped the emperor clean up the mess in Yuan'an, and he even managed to get promoted to the first rank? The ancients were not wrong. The gap between people is really greater than the gap between people and animals.
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